
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: This pillbox formed part of the defences of our coast against invasion in 1940 and with these cliffs and gardens was used in training for the D Day landing on the 6 June 1944. The Fiftieth Anniversary of which this plaque commemorates East Devon District Council 6 June 1994 Recorded plaque organisation: East Devon District Council.
This pillbox served as a coastal defense structure during World War II, protecting against potential German invasions in 1940 and later aiding in the training for the D-Day landings in 1944. Its significance lies in its role within the broader context of British defensive strategies and military preparations that contributed to the Allied success in World War II.
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